# Speed Queen vs Honorlock

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Queen at 4.8 against Honorlock's 1.1. Speed Queen also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 2%) and ratings volume (24K vs 338). Honorlock's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speed Queen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Queen has 24K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Speed Queen's written reviews are positive against 2% of Honorlock's.

Speed Queen ships an update fortnightly, Honorlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Queen | Honorlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-queen/id1235121730/reviews)** | [1.1 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honorlock/id6756433205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 2.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 48 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alliance Laundry Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076986739) | [Honorlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860640141) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Queen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-queen/id1235121730)

Easily pay for washers and dryers directly from your smartphone. Check machine availability, receive notifications when your laundry is almost done, and streamline your laundry day.

**Highlights:** Mobile payment for washers and dryers, View machine availability, Location-based machine finder, Laundry completion notifications, Contactless payment

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient payment option
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful features like real-time machine availability and alerts
- 👍 Clean and organized laundromat facilities
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Minimum $10 deposit requirement
- 🔍 Lack of customer support and refund options
- 🤔 Confusing and inconsistent app behavior
- 🔒 Security and payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes, freezes, or fails to connect to machines
- Incorrect machine availability status
- Unexpected charges or lost funds
- Issues with email verification and account login

**Requested features**

- Allow users to pay per cycle instead of pre-loading funds
- Implement a way to notify others when machines are available
- Add a directory to find laundromats that support the app
- Improve the app's stability and reliability


### Honorlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honorlock/id6756433205)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app facilitates secure authentication for online assessments by using your mobile device as a webcam. It guides you through setup steps before your session begins, ensuring a smooth connection to your institution's Honorlock enabled exams.

**Highlights:** Mobile device as webcam, Guided authentication steps, Secure connection to assessments, ID, workspace, and camera setup, Saved progress

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Queen free?

Speed Queen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Honorlock free?

Honorlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Queen or Honorlock?

Speed Queen is rated higher. Speed Queen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Honorlock averages 1.1 from 338 ratings.

### Do Speed Queen or Honorlock have ads?

Neither Speed Queen nor Honorlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Queen or Honorlock?

Speed Queen ships an update fortnightly, and Honorlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speed Queen was updated on November 4, 2026 and Honorlock on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*